Catch Me If You Can: Musical Information & Synopsis
Synopsis
Catch Me If You Can tells the true story of Frank Abagnale Jr., a young con artist who successfully posed as a Pan American World Airways pilot, a Georgia doctor, and a Louisiana parish prosecutor while committing a series of fraudulent activities. The musical follows Frank’s cat-and-mouse game with Carl Hanratty, an FBI agent determined to capture him. Catch Me If You Can is a high-energy musical that captures the excitement and thrill of Frank’s life on the run.
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Musical Information
Musical Type
Cast
Music Genres
Jazz, Musical Theatre
Acts
Two Acts
Format
Book Musical
Setting (Time)
Setting (Place)
USA
Creative Team
Music/Lyrics: Marc Shaiman
Lyrics: Scott Wittman
Book: Terrence McNally
Based On: Catch Me If You Can➝ by Frank W. Abagnale; Catch Me If You Can➝ (2002 film)
Cast Albums
Original Broadway Cast (2011)➝
Licensing
Catch Me If You Can is available to license through Music Theatre International.
Australasia Licensing
Europe Licensing
International Licensing
Resources
Audition Songs: Theatre Trip
Sheet Music: Amazon➝
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